OK, this is easily the funniest picture I've ever seen of Phil Mickelson. I've looked at it a dozen times and it still makes me laugh each time.

Halloween comes early in China? Not quite. The San Diegan and several other top golfers, including his duel-mate here, Ian Poulter, dressed in red cloaks and yielded ancient weapons in a ceremony to promote this week's World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

According to the PGA Tour's website, Mickelson, Poulter, Rory McIlroy, Jason Dufner and Justin Rose recreated a traditional returning heroes scene with performers from a renowned opera company. Poulter is the defending champion of the tournament, while Mickelson, Dufner and Rose were all major championship winners this season. The field includes 40 of the top 50 ranked players in the world.

Love the fact they kept their sponsor-logo golf hats and shirts on with the garb.

The expression on Mickelson's face is priceless. Is he bemused? Frightened? Embarrassed?

Do you think Phil is thinking, "Whew, at least this is in China. They won't see it at home!" Sorry, Phil.

Phil loves his history, though. We think he gets to keep the weapon -- a halberd (we looked it up). Good thing he's got his own plane. This would not go over well as a carry-on.